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Up Against a Wall? How To Get Past Obstacles in Recovery
Don’t we all know how tough it feels to be jammed up with problems and issues we can’t seem to resolve? When we’re in recovery, sometimes doesn’t it just seem like there’s one obstacle after another that we have to deal with? When will it ever end? What can we do about it?
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Why do Recovering Addicts Stop Attending Drug Rehab?
It is not uncommon to hear of addicts having a relapse after one, five or even ten years into their recovery process, according to Psych Central. There are endless reasons why patients stop attending their drug rehab meetings or programs.
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Alcohol Releases “Feel-Good” Chemicals in Your Brain
Researchers from the University of California may have found out why alcohol makes people feel good. It has to do with the fact that alcohol triggers the release of endorphin, the feel-good brain chemical found in opioid receptors.
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Important Receptors Discovered Related to Morphine Use
Those who experience severe acute pain or chronic pain often rely on the use of painkillers to improve their quality of life. For some with chronic pain, they may use pain medication on an ongoing basis, balanced with a concern that with some types of painkillers, addiction is a risk.
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What To Do If Giving Up Old Friends Is Hard To Do
Now that you’ve completed rehab and are beginning your new life in recovery, you’re probably filled with information and tips on what to do and how to begin living drug- and alcohol-free.
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Car Crashes Caused by Underage Female Drunk Drivers Now Match Level of Their Male Counterparts
The number of alcohol-related vehicular accidents in the U.S. has remained relatively level over the last decade, according to a new report, yet the number of those caused by young female drunk drivers has increased to the point where it is now level with the number of those caused by male drunk drivers.
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Drinking Journal Helps Alcoholics Set Their Own Goals
Sometimes, you have to see it to believe it. This rings true for those suffering from alcohol addiction and a new study suggests individuals with a drinking problem keep a journal to see how much they are drinking. According to a recent news article, in this journal, they would write down how many drinks they have.
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Opana Addiction
Prescription drug abuse is a national plague. It is happening everywhere and shows no signs of abating anytime soon. The young seem particularly entrenched in the dangerous habit and their desire for prescription medications is at times so desperate that more and more instances of pharmacy robbery are taking place across the country. The most recent prescription drug to become the source of abuse is called Opana.
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Treatment for Xanax Addiction
Now that you’ve read about the Dangers and Misuse of Xanax, how do you treat Xanax addiction?
If relapse is a real concern and risk with withdrawal from the drug, how does anyone ever get past the cravings and learn how to live their life free of Xanax? The answer lies in effective treatment.
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Xanax: Dangers and Risks with Misuse
The prescription drug Xanax has been in the news quite a bit lately, and for good reason. The fact is that Xanax, a benzodiazepine, is quickly becoming one of the most abused prescription drugs, resulting in addiction for a growing number of users.
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Study Identifies Link Between Internet Addiction and Drug Abuse
Teenagers have many reasons to be online since the creation of social networking. No longer headed for the library, students can do virtually all of their research and homework online. For some parents, it is a challenge to distinguish between necessary Internet use and excessive levels of surfing.
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Stress is Contributing Factor to Addiction Among Women
A recent study was conducted in India among women ages 31- 40 years old about the impact of stress on their lives. The researchers found that stress was the single biggest factor contributing to their addictions to alcohol, anti-depressants, substance abuse and sleeping pills, according to the recent article.
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The Social Effects of Alcoholism
Alcohol is the term we use for ethanol, the substance suitable for humans to drink. Another form of alcohol is methanol and it is toxic to humans. Alcohol is the result of combining food substances like grapes or barley with sugar and yeast and allowing them to ferment. People around the globe consume alcohol in various forms and within various cultural settings.
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Recovery Goals Too Tough? Here’s how to Make Them More Achievable
Taking the great leap of faith and entering rehab may have been the first really difficult decision you’ve made in a very long time. If you’re like most people in the first few days and weeks of recovery, however, it’s very likely that you’re beginning to think that what you want out of life is just too tough to achieve. If you believe your recovery goals are out of reach, here are some ideas on how to make them more achievable.
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Alcohol Abuse in Elderly Has Reached Epidemic Levels
Most caregivers are not aware of what to look for in the issue of elderly people and alcohol abuse. It is estimated that nearly 10 percent of all Americans abuse it and prevalence is especially strong above the age of 65.
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At Promises Treatment Centers we specialize in treating a wide variety of addictions such as alcohol, cocaine, prescription drug addiction, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methamphetamines. We also specialize in treating co-occurring disorders such as PTSD, grief or loss issues, depression and anxiety, sexual compulsivity, and sleep disorders.
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